Hungary Practice and Qualifying

[Peter Mallett]

Those of us who can't access the Chat Room may want to discuss the progress of the day here. So rater than split practice and qualifyinh, I thought I'd put the results of P1 here courtesy of
http://www.formula1.com/race/result/726/11.html


1 1 Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:20.216

2 4 Antonio Pizzonia Williams-BMW 1:20.482

3 3 Juan Pablo Montoya Williams-BMW 1:20.696

4 9 Jenson Button BAR-Honda 1:20.731

5 2 Rubens Barrichello Ferrari 1:20.830

6 7 Jarno Trulli Renault 1:21.257

7 8 Fernando Alonso Renault 1:21.392

8 5 David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes 1:21.555

9 12 Felipe Massa Sauber-Petronas 1:21.593

10 6 Kimi Räikkönen McLaren-Mercedes 1:21.825

11 17 Olivier Panis Toyota 1:21.838

12 16 Ricardo Zonta Toyota 1:21.927

13 11 Giancarlo Fisichella Sauber-Petronas 1:22.013

14 14 Mark Webber Jaguar-Cosworth 1:22.068

15 15 Christian Klien Jaguar-Cosworth 1:22.421

16 19 Giorgio Pantano Jordan-Ford 1:22.709

17 20 Gianmaria Bruni Minardi-Cosworth 1:23.112

18 18 Nick Heidfeld Jordan-Ford 1:23.242

19 21 Zsolt Baumgartner Minardi-Cosworth 1:24.233

20 10 Takuma Sato BAR-Honda

Sato was the only driver not to post a time in this period.

[Peter Mallett]

Into the 19's and Button goes top in a late run. Pizzonia is looking quick so perhaps that new nose is working well?

Massa stopped early in the session but no details. Maybe a 10 place penalty on its way for him?

Again the chart is courtesy www.formula1.com.

1 9 Jenson Button BAR-Honda 1:19.556

2 1 Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:19.747

3 2 Rubens Barrichello Ferrari 1:19.768

4 4 Antonio Pizzonia Williams-BMW 1:19.913

5 7 Jarno Trulli Renault 1:20.130

6 10 Takuma Sato BAR-Honda 1:20.363

7 8 Fernando Alonso Renault 1:20.363

8 3 Juan Pablo Montoya Williams-BMW 1:20.480

9 16 Ricardo Zonta Toyota 1:20.606

10 6 Kimi Räikkönen McLaren-Mercedes 1:20.614

11 17 Olivier Panis Toyota 1:20.689

12 5 David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes 1:20.914

13 14 Mark Webber Jaguar-Cosworth 1:21.112

14 11 Giancarlo Fisichella Sauber-Petronas 1:21.165

15 15 Christian Klien Jaguar-Cosworth 1:21.390

16 18 Nick Heidfeld Jordan-Ford 1:21.712

17 12 Felipe Massa Sauber-Petronas 1:21.989

18 19 Giorgio Pantano Jordan-Ford 1:23.083

19 20 Gianmaria Bruni Minardi-Cosworth 1:23.979

20 21 Zsolt Baumgartner Minardi-Cosworth 1:24.522

[Kicking-back]

Looks like McLaren are keeping their powder dry for the moment.

[Kicking-back]

Pre-qual underway.

We'd like to see as many people in as possible.

Best way to join is through the Chatroom link at the top of Parc Ferme.

Or a non-java link at motorsport.alrob.com

[Peter Mallett]

Can't open the chat room so cheers then.

[Kicking-back]

No worries!

[DannyG]

Yeh i couldnt get in through the regular link, but got in ok using the parceferme link

[Kicking-back]

Looks like Bridgestone have a massive advantage, and then BAR, Williams, Renault and McLaren are evenly matched behind them.

[Peter Mallett]

2 R Barrichello Ferrari 01:18.436 B
1 M Schumacher Ferrari 01:19.107 B
12 F Massa Sauber 01:19.685 B
11 G Fisichella Sauber 01:19.688 B
10 T Sato BAR 01:19.695 M
3 J P Montoya Williams 01:19.821 M
9 J Button BAR 01:19.878 M
7 J Trulli Renault 01:19.878 M
4 A Pizzonia Williams 01:20.019 M
6 K Raikonnen McLaren 01:20.066 M
8 F Alonso Renault 01:20.135 M
17 R Zonta Toyota 01:20.199 M
18 N Heidfeld Jordan 01:20.439 B
16 O Panis Toyota 01:20.491 M
5 D Coulthard McLaren 01:21.192 M
14 Mark Webber Jaguar 01:21.425 M
15 C Klien Jaguar 01:21.510 M
19 G Pantano Jordan 01:21.871 B
20 G Bruni Minardi 01:23.362 M
21 Z Baumgartner Minardi 01:24.656 M

[Armco Bender]

Ferraris 1,2,3,4.

[Rick]

don't think DC helped his BAR cause.

[Knowlesy]

Nice lap from Jense!

[Kicking-back]

DC did a solid lap.

McLaren are on hard tyres and probably fuelled for two stops.

[Fantasy GP610]

DC is normally fuelled heavy.

[Peter Mallett]

M Schumacher Ferrari 01:19.146 B
R Barrichello Ferrari 01:19.323 B 00:00.177
T Sato BAR 01:19.693 M 00:00.547
J Button BAR 01:19.700 M 00:00.554
F Alonso Renault 01:19.996 M 00:00.850
A Pizzonia Williams 01:20.170 M 00:01.024
J P Montoya Williams 01:20.199 M 00:01.053
G Fisichella Sauber 01:20.324 B 00:01.178
J Trulli Renault 01:20.411 M 00:01.265
K Raikonnen McLaren 01:20.570 M 00:01.424
Mark Webber Jaguar 01:20.730 M 00:01.584
D Coulthard McLaren 01:20.897 M 00:01.751
O Panis Toyota 01:21.068 M 00:01.922
R Zonta Toyota 01:21.135 M 00:01.989
N Heidfeld Jordan 01:22.180 B 00:03.034
G Pantano Jordan 01:22.356 B 00:03.210
Z Baumgartner Minardi 01:24.329 M 00:05.183
G Bruni Minardi 01:24.679 M 00:05.533
C Klien Jaguar 01:24.679 M 00:05.533
F Massa Sauber 00:00.000 B

[Knowlesy]

Shame the rain didn't make an appearance.

[Sodemo]

-Yawn-

[ralf fan]

ah well Ferrai wash on the cards

[Skam85]

Or Barrichello actually trying to race and actually taking out Michael into Turn 1

[Skam85]

Or Barrichello actually trying to race and actually taking out Michael into Turn 1

[Skam85]

Or Barrichello actually trying to race and actually taking out Michael into Turn 1...not likely!!

[Kicking-back]

We will see.

I think a lot depends on temperatures.

McLaren want it as hot as possible.

Ferrari don't.

There may be bridgestone graining problems, apparently.

[BootsOntheSide]

Why did Klien get penalised?

If the rain hindered anyone, it was the guys who should've challenged Ferrari, not the Ferraris, which is a shame. Michael's in a very strong position considering that, in colder conditions, Rubens should've been favoured on the softer tyres.

Webber, Pizzonia and Sato all looked quite impressive, and Zonta should be happy to run Olivier close.

[Inigo Montoya]

Bravo Fisichella - outqualifies the man he is replacing!

A bit off topic - have we had a wet race yet this year?

[Knowlesy]

McLaren would want it as hot as possible KB, you're right. But really, it is almost irrelevant as they are 10th and 12th on the grid. Race compromised before it's started.